Extension
It Starts With Us
Community Development through Agriculture and Natural Resources Awareness
Agriculture and Natural Resource Awareness
Don Sorrell, Sarah Stoltz
Local Food Systems
Agritourism Planning
Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
Home & Consumer Horticulture
Agriculture leadership groups such as CEC, Campbell County Agriculture Council, Campbell County Farmland Workgroup, Campbell County Cattle Association and Jolly Community Development Council have identified the need to raise the awareness of the general public about the importance of agriculture and our natural resources as well as provide assistance to potential new farmers.
The general public will support local farmers especially in the area of locally grown food markets. The general public will make good decisions that will lead to improved use and preservation of our natural resources. New, young and existing farmers will establish new farming enterprises.
The general public will begin to utilize local grown food products resulting in improved markets for farmers. The general public will volunteer/support natural resources and recreational improvement projects in the county. New, young and existing farmers will develop a farm plan that will include the development and management of new farming enterprises.
The general public (adults and youth) will learn about the importance of agriculture and our natural resources. The general public will learn about locally grown food markets and improving and utilizing our natural resources such as land and water.New and young farmers will learn about the opportunities and challenges of establishing a new farming enterprise.
Initial Outcome: Adults and youth will learn about the importance of agriculture and our natural resources.
Indicator: Number of adults and youth participating in educational programs and activities focusing on agriculture and natural resources.
Method: surveys, participant feedback
Timeline: After educational programs and activities, July 2018 – December 2019
Intermediate Outcome: Increase participation by the general public at agriculture and natural resource awareness activities, at farmers markets and alternative markets. Youth (especially FFA students) will become involved in agriculture education programs beyond the school. Producers will indicate increased revenue. New or existing farmers will implement plans to develop new farming enterprises.
Indicator: Number of youth and adults participating in agriculture and natural resources programs.
Method: Surveys, public and producer feedback, observations
Timeline: Summer 2018-2019
Long-term Outcome: Continued increase in participation in agriculture and natural resources awareness programs and activities. This will lead to more productive and profitable Campbell farming operations both existing and new. Youth and new farmers will gain “on farm” experiences with production agriculture.
Indicator: Number of adults/youth participating in extension sponsored programs. Producers will indicate increased revenue from sales.
Method: post surveys, farm visits, economic records
Timeline: 2018-2020
Audience: Newport High School AG and Hort Club
Project or Activity: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Content or Curriculum: Equine Awareness
Inputs: Agents and Specialists and Equine Farm Tours/Host Farmers, KY Horse Park
Date: September - November 2018, Wednesday’s after school 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Audience: Newport Youth Leadership Program
Project or Activity: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Farm Tours
Content or Curriculum: Agriculture Awareness, Farm Tours
Inputs: Agent, Brighton Center Youth Leadership Program, Host Farms/Farmers
Date: June 2018 and/or July 2018
Audience: Bishop Brossart High School
Project or Activity: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Class
Content or Curriculum: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Text Book
Inputs: Agent and support from FFA advisor
Date: February – May 2019
Audience: SNAP Families
Project or Activity: Community Garden and Vegetable Transplant Project
Content or Curriculum: Home Gardening and Vegetable Transplant and Seed Giveaway
Inputs: Brighton Center and Care Mission Organizations, Agent
Date: May 2019
Audience: County Leaders, Ag Leaders
Project or Activity: Farm to Fork Dinner
Content or Curriculum: Agriculture Awareness in Campbell County
Inputs: Conservation District, Farmland Workgroup, Agent
Date: February – September 18, 2018
Audience: General Public
Project or Activity: Agriculture Awareness using Traditional and Social Media
Content or Curriculum: Agriculture Awareness, Program Promotion
Inputs: Facebook, What’s Happening in Campbell County, Campbell County Recorder, Southern States Ag Display
Date: July 2018 – June 2019,
Audience: Beginning Farmers
Activity: Beginning Farmer Grant Program
Content or Curriculum: Grants program for beginning farmers with less than 5 years of experience
Inputs: Agent, Conservation District
Date: August 2018 to July 2019
Audience: General Public
Activity: Campbell County Farm Videos
Content or Curriculum: Develop three videos showcasing local farms and highlight agriculture best management practices. Make videos available on websites and local media outlets.
Inputs: Host Farmers- Dobbs, Walter and Seiter, and Campbell County Cable Board
Date: July - November 2019
Audience: FFA Students and Host Farmers
Activity: FFA/ Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE)
Content or Curriculum: SAE Program
Inputs: FFA Advisors and Agriculture Students, Conservation District, Agent, Farmers
Date: All year
Audience: General Public
Activity: Festival on the Lake
Content or Curriculum: Youth & Adult Natural Resources and Recreational Opportunities
Inputs: Agent, Jolly Park Community Development Council, volunteers
Date: August 11, 2018
Audience: 5th grade students
Activity: Grow It, Eat It, Wear It
Content or Curriculum: Agriculture awareness program
Inputs: Agents, Program Assistants and Volunteers
Date: September 2018
Audience: Campbell County Farmland Workgroup/Ag Council
Project or Activity: Agriculture Awareness and Natural Resources
Content or Curriculum: 8 to 10 Farmland Workgroup Meetings per year to develop programs to address agriculture awareness and natural resources issues.
Inputs: Agents, Conservation District and agriculture leaders
Date: July 2018 – June 2019
Audience: General Public
Activity: Campbell County Backroads Farm Tour
Content or Curriculum: 12-15 Campbell County Farming Operations, (Agriculture Diversification Program)
Date: July 21, 2018
Audience: General Public, Park Officials, Natural Resources Committee
Activity: Jolly Park Natural Resources Committee Activities (archery, bank stabilization, wildlife management, BB gun range)
Content or Curriculum: Agent, Natural Resources Committee, NRCS, Fish and Wildlife
Date: All Year
Audience: farmers
Activity: Rinse and Return Recycling Program
Content or Curriculum: KY Department of Agriculture Rinse and Return Program
Inputs: Kentucky Department of Ag, Extension publications & DVD
Date: June 2019
Audience: farmers
Activity: Pesticide Safety Certification
Content or Curriculum: Private Applicators Pesticide Training
Inputs: Kentucky Department of Ag, Extension publications & DVD
Date: February 2019 and as requested
Audience: Campbell County Jolly Park Community Development Council
Project or Activity: Long Range Plan for A. J. Jolly Park
Content or Curriculum: Community Resources
Inputs: Community Leaders, Fiscal Court, Fish and Wildlife, Division of Forestry
Date: Monthly meetings, last Wednesday of the month 3:00 p.m.
Author: Don Sorrell
Major Program: Empowering Community Leaders (general)
One of the five goals of the Campbell County Farmland Workgroup is to "Develop Agriculture Leaders." The lack of agriculture leaders is a major concern by most farm organizations such as the KY Cattlemen's Association, KY Farm Bureau and even the UK Cooperative Extension Service. To address this issue, Agriculture and Natural Resource Agents from Boone, Kenton, Campbell and Pendleton Counties developed and hosted the Northern KY Agriculture Leadership program during the Fall
